This show was ground breaking because it was soooooo accurate when telling the story of a Nuyorlcan (Puerto Rican from NY)...I loved that cast an Afro Latino as the "Taina" to show the widely ignored shade or complexions of Latinos....It incorporated the Ever present NY performing arts theme with dreams and teenage issues...The music was mix of urban pop, R&B and hip hop dipped in Latin flavor...The supporting cast was great from very urban Latina mother, the hilarious but talented African American best friend (Renee, the homegirl) and the diva, villain who also very talented (Marissa)...I also loved that most of the actor where from NYC and the slang terms/dialogue was rooted in the NYC terminology to give the show the authentic feel ...they truly do not make shows like this anymore...half the things they said on this show would be themed inappropriate by parent council but was very in line with the teenage appeal...I totally wish they would reboot this show with another young Afro Latina and some more bangin music centered in NYC!